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Musical Games Day

Celebration and Looking Forward

Day 178of 180
Week 36of 36
20Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Recall and demonstrate musical skills learned throughout the year

2

Enjoy playing musical games that reinforce learning

3

Celebrate musical growth with joy and enthusiasm

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 100:1

“Make a joyful noise to Yahweh, all you lands!”

— Psalm 100:1 (WEB)

Celebrates the joy of making music and praising God

📦 Materials Needed

  • Rhythm instruments (tambourine, shakers, bells)
  • BibleMouse music game cards
  • CD player or music device
  • Open floor space
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Welcome to our BibleMouse Musical Games Day! We're going to celebrate all the amazing music skills you've learned this year!

💭 Review Question: What was your favorite song we learned this year?
2Teaching (7 min)

Today, we'll play special musical games that help us remember everything we've learned about rhythm, listening, and making music!

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Remember how we learned to keep a steady beat?
  • We've grown so much in our musical skills!
  • Music is a wonderful way to praise God
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What instrument did you enjoy most this year?
  • How does music make you feel happy?
3Activity: Musical Freeze Dance (8 min)
game

A fun game that combines movement, listening, and musical skills

📝 Instructions:
  1. When music plays, dance and move
  2. When music stops, freeze in place
  3. Use different movements we've learned this year
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Have a helper start and stop the music

Challenge: Let children take turns being the music controller

4Closing (3 min)

Celebrate our musical journey this year!

📝 Review Questions:
  • What was the most fun game we played today?
  • How did we use our music to praise God?

Coming up: Tomorrow, we'll look ahead to first-grade music adventures!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

This lesson celebrates the musical learning from the entire year

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Encourage lots of positive energy and celebration
  • Let children lead and have fun with the games
  • Focus on joy and progress, not perfection
🤔 Common Struggles:

Some children might feel shy about dancing or moving

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Enthusiasm, participation, and enjoyment of music

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a family music performance at home
  • Make a scrapbook of musical memories from the year
  • Record a video of favorite musical moments

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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